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combative

/ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/

Meanings
adjective
Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.

Examples :

"His combative style leads to many arguments."
attitude character war military tendency

Related Words

Illustration disposed

disposed verb

/dɪˈspəʊzd/ /dɪˈspoʊzd/

(used with "of") To eliminate or to get rid of something.

"I dispose of my trash in the garbage can."

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given verb

/ˈɡɪ.vən/

(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

"The teacher gave the students a new assignment. "

Illustration engage

engage verb

/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒ/

(heading) To interact socially.

"At the party, the children engaged in lively conversation with each other. "

Illustration his

his pronoun

/ˈhɪz/ /ˈhɘz/

Honorific alternative letter-case form of his, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.

"The school principal, a respected figure, announced that his decision was final. "

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arguments noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənts/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənts/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

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pugnacious adjective

/pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/

Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.

"The little dog, though small, had a surprisingly pugnacious attitude, barking and snapping at anyone who came near his yard. "

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combat noun

/ˈkɒmˌbæt/ /kəmˈbæt/

A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).

"The schoolyard combat between the two groups ended when the teacher intervened. "

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

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many noun

/ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/

A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

"Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many."

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leads noun

/liːdz/ /lɛdz/

A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).

"The plumber used leads to seal the pipes, preventing leaks in the old house. "

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fighting verb

/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.

"A wounded animal will fight like a maniac, relentless, savage and murderous."

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style noun

/staɪl/

Senses relating to a thin, pointed object.

"The artist used a style of knife to carve the intricate designs into the wood. "